Phil Swain became the CEO of Yogaworks in 2005. Yogarworks offers a yoga teacher training program that mixes several styles of yoga. Under Phil’s leadership, the company has grown to over 21 locations in Southern California, San Francisco, and New York City.
Mandy Ingber meets with Phil Swain, CEO of Yoga Works and discusses how he grew the Yoga Works business and how he’s made it more accessible to the mainstream public. Watch the interview with Phil in the video below.
Tony is also a yoga fan and Ashley Turner is his instructor. Ashley is a yoga/meditation teacher that has several best selling yoga DVDs and countless accolades.
Mandy Ingber interviews P90X founder Tony Horton and his yoga instructor Ashley Turner in the video below. Tony shares how yoga is a part of his personal fitness routine and how it’s made him more fit and rounds out his other athletic activities.
OmniPeace is a humanitarian fashion brand founded in 2007 by Mary Fanaro and based in Los Angeles, California. Each year, the brand donates a percentage of its profits to a charitable organization doing work in Africa. In 2005, after watching a Live 8 concert, Fanaro had the idea of introducing a food line called “Peace of Chocolate” whose profits would benefit initiatives to end African poverty. She later decided to create a clothing label.
Mandy Ingber interviews social entrepreneur Mary Fanaro, founder of Omnipeace. Mary shares the Omnipeace story and their initiatives to rehabilitate and help Congolese women and children recovering from violence. She also shares her personal battle with ovarian cancer and how yoga has helped her let go and be in the moment.
As an award winning photographer, extreme athlete, filmmaker, author, lecturer and environmental activist, Sebastian Copeland’s work has been featured on CNN’s Larry King, ABC, ESPN, NPR, and Current TV and in National Geographic, Vanity Fair, USA Today, Sierra Club, House & Garden, Publisher’s Weekly, W Magazine, Elle, People Magazine. In 2008, Sebastian was named German GQ’s Man of the Year for environmental leadership. In 2009, he received the Founder’s Award from Global Green USA, and in 2010 the Gala Award for his environmental stewardship. Sebastian currently lives in Los Angeles and drives a hybrid.
Mandy Ingber meets with filmaker, photographer, and adrenaline junkie Sebastian Copeland. Sebastian shares how yoga gives him great mental training for his extreme adventures and challenges. In addition, Sebastian shares his recent exploration of kundalini yoga. He also shares his work with the Global Green organization.
Mark Payne is an Emmy award winning celebrity makeup artist, filmmaker and author. In 1997, Payne transformed Sally Jessy Raphael into Liza Minnelli launching his career in television makeup. He worked on One Life to Live, Regis & Kelly, and Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade during his career. Heather Mills first made Payne aware of the importance of green products and the vegan lifestyle. He has become very conscious of the environment and believes “you are what you eat.”
Mandy Ingber interviews celebrity makeup artist and filmmaker Mark Payne in the video below. Mark talks about growth and transformation he has experienced with yoga and how if affects his career as a makeup artist.
Dave Romanelli shares self-help advice that is relatable and fun, based on 20 years of experience as a teacher, author, business owner, and wellness innovator. He started when a friend dragged him into a yoga class in 1996. Dave was hooked and ended up quitting his job and moving to Phoenix to co-found a chain of yoga studios. These studios became a pioneering effort in the national yoga scene. Dave co-founded Yoga + Chocolate which led to Yoga + Wine, Yoga for Foodies and Yoga + Jazz. Dave has been acclaimed in magazines such as The New York Times, O Magazine, and Food & Wine.
Mandy Ingber meets with wellness expert Dave Romanelli and he shares his philosophy of living in the moment. He also discusses how yoga, wine, and chocolate are the perfect combination for a fulfilling life.
Kevin Hinton owns Riptide Tattoo which opened in Marina Del Rey in July 2009. Kevin’s first tattoo shop was Old Glory Tattoo of Venice Beach. He knew is was time to expand after 5 years of awards, providing excellent service and obtaining great clients. With over 20 years of tattooing and 5 years as a tattoo shop owner, Kevin is equipped to make this shop even better. Joining the shop are some of the most talented tattoo artists in LA. Riptide Tattoo steps away from the traditional tattoo parlor look and into the “artist owned” tattoo shop.
Mandy Ingber interviews Kevin Hinton of Riptide Tattoo in the video below. He speaks about how practicing yoga is a necessity for balancing his endurance activities. He shares his routine, as well as his favorite tattoo designs to give.
Maya Fiennes created her own unique style of yoga and meditation by combining her skills as a classical pianist with her upbeat personality. Her yoga style is based on the teachings of Yogi Bhajan and is in demand world wide. In 2006, Maya released her CD Maya Space which is a fusion of yoga mantras and music. She followed with more CDs including Kundalini Mantras. Maya started releasing her acclaimed yoga DVD series in 2008. She has been featured on numerous TV channels.
Mandy Ingber interviews Kundalini yoga instructor Maya Fiennes in the video below. Maya discusses the different components of Kundalini yoga and how she uses Kundalini yoga practices in her musical performances.
Professional surfer Holly Beck bought her first surf board at the age of 14. She turned pro in 2001 after graduating college with an undergraduate degree in psychology and an MBA in marketing. Holly loves surfing as well as traveling the world. She leads surf and yoga retreats from her land in Nicaragua.
Mandy Ingber interviews U.S. Pro Surfer Holly Beck in the video below. Holly shares how breathing, flexibility, and strength she learned through practicing yoga translates into her surfing.
Chloe Jo Berman is the founder of Girlie Girl Army which is a website about all things green, vegan, and glamorous. It is your glamazon guide to conscious living. Chloe and her site have been features on Good Morning America, Huffington Post, and Glamour Magazine just to name a few. Chloe is an animal rights advocate, vegan, and a huge fan of yoga.
Alexandra Aitken interviews Chloe Jo Berman, founder of Girlie Girl Army, in the video below. Chloe shares how yoga balances her vegan lifestyle.
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